But I am poor and sorrowful; Let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high. I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bull, which has horns and hooves. The humble shall see this and … More The joy of the humble
Good news is worth sharing, and in fact it compels you to. It brings hope, and lifts the spirits of those that hear. The shepherds overflowed with such joy when they saw the face of Salvation, and now we too can join this happy testimony. For surely today many are in need of words that … More The Good News of Advent
There is a Light that leads us to Life, and Joy. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in … More Advent’s Guiding Light
‘Ships of the desert’, the old name for those wonderful camels who for thousands of years have borne many a load, particularly in the sands of Africa, and the Middle East, including Israel. But there was once a journey where they, and those they carried, would have travelled as if sailing on golden seas. Guided … More Advent and the glorious journey
Looking past the bling of the baubles, lights, and all that sparkles in the shops at this time of the year, there is a message that brings great joy. This response is not just some passing emotion, it is the opening of a deep well within whose source is divine, and that ministers to our … More Advent Joy
Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. (Psalms 30:5b)
Mary Visits Elizabeth Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 8 – Happiness and double blessing
Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:34-35) Perhaps … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 6 – Turns Sorrows to Joy
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